PFT Live with Mike Florio

John Harbaugh calls the NFL's initial protocols around coronavirus "humanly impossible." Is he right? And Florio & Charean brainstorm some solutions while answering Twitter questions. Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn had a conversation with Mike Tirico about protesting for the first time, Matt Ryan's leadership, Atlanta's second-half rebound last year, and how he's navigating a challenging offseason....

As we approach a season shadowed by COVID-19, the NFL & NFLPA are reportedly discussing shortening the preseason and Bruce Arians talks about possibly keeping a 3rd QB away from the team in case of an outbreak. Derek Carr is #19 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. What does he need to do to remain the Raiders starting QB a year from now? Chris put his man crush Josh Allen at #18 in the Countdown. Do...

We play Fill In The Blank with the #21-40 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. The hardest QB to rank was _____. The QB with the highest ceiling is _____. Colin Kaepernick is making an impact in sports beyond football. And Ron Rivera says he'll support players who kneel, but Florio wishes the Washington media asked him another question. Philip Rivers is #17 in the QB Countdown. We take a look at his...

Colin Kaepernick was brought up at George Floyd's funeral service, and Malcolm Jenkins said the NFL still owes the former QB an apology. What are the chances a team signs Kaepernick, and what could he bring to a team on the field? Richard Sherman called out Jerry Jones for being silent. Does every owner need to speak out? COVID-19 concerns: Is there a disconnect between the NFL's precautions and t...

Why did Baker Mayfield fall to #21 in Simms Top 40 QB Countdown? Why did Jimmy Garoppolo land at #20 despite reaching the Super Bowl? And why is Simms optimistic about both of them? PFT Live Draft: Chris fights through some technical difficulties to choose the Best Defensive Triplets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Dalvin Cook will reportedly now hold out for a long-term contract. How valuable is he to the Vikings offense? And would Mike and Chris give him what he wants? Jared Goff comes in at #24 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. The guys look back at a loss against the Buccaneers last season where Goff threw for 517 yards with 4 turnovers. Though Drew Brees' teammates have accepted his apology, Malik Jacks...

Sam Darnold is #23 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. What does he do that makes Simms such a believer? And right ahead of Darnold is Daniel Jones, who Simms has completely reversed his opinion on. PFT Live Draft: With Dalvin Cook in mind, Mike & Chris choose the Best Current Triplets in the NFL. We praise Michael Thomas for a very charitable donation, and Deshaun Watson & DeAndre Hopkins are takin...

A President Trump tweet on Friday forced Drew Brees to pick a side, and the QB did. Roger Goodell released a strong statement from the NFL, and Trump targeted him in another tweet last night. What does this mean for the NFL's upcoming season? Does this open the door to Colin Kaepernick signing with a team? And how will NFL owners respond if more players kneel for the national anthem this season? H...

Joe Burrow comes in at #26 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, and we play some Fill In The Blank. If he wins the Super Bowl, it will be because _____. If he busts, it will be because _____. And at #25 is Drew Lock. Simms breaks down the X's and O's of his game, and Florio asks if 5 starts last year was too small a sample size to draw from. PFT Live Draft: On the 54th anniversary of the announcement...

The NFL players released a powerful video supporting the Black Lives Matter movement; how will the league react to it? And as Drew Brees released multiple apologies yesterday, the Saints held a team meeting. Florio & Big Cat react and have advice on what Brees' next steps should be. More coaches are speaking up, as Brian Flores & Kyle Shanahan have released statements about the protests and minori...

Tony Dungy and Mike Tirico give some context to Drew Brees' full comments and encourages everyone to listen before reacting. Arian Foster was on Pardon My Take and Big Cat explains what he learned from the conversation. Also, Colts GM Chris Ballard says "I've been ignorant." With NBC re-airing the 1985 Bears Super Bowl this Sunday, Big Cat wonders if his favorite team will win it's 2nd Lombardi be...

Drew Brees caused an uproar yesterday when he spoke out strongly against players who kneel for the national anthem. He faced harsh criticism from both his teammates, notably Malcolm Jenkins, and others like Lebron James and Aaron Rodgers. Florio & Simms give their own reactions and explain how this might affect the Saints locker room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

As Florio & Simms continued to discuss the fallout from Drew Brees' comments Wednesday, the QB issued an apology. What do the guys make of it, and is it enough to mend fences? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL community continues to speak out for racial equality as Deshaun Watson marches, Sean Payton releases a strong statement, and Eric Kendricks challenges the NFL to do more. Simms puts Ryan Fitzpatrick at #28 in his Top 40 QB Countdown, or 12 spots ahead of Tua Tagovailoa. Why is Fitz so much higher, and who starts Week 1 if they battle to a stalemate this summer? With NBCSN replaying the Ste...

Florio and Simms take questions from the viewers. How could Simms rank Jarrett Stidham ahead of Tua Tagovailoa? Tyrod Taylor, Comeback Player of the Year? Would you rather take Christian McCaffrey's contract or Odell Beckham Jr's? Simms ranks Andy Dalton #27 in his Top 40 QB Countdown. Is he the best backup in the NFL? PFT Live Draft: Did you know Ryan Fitzpatrick went to Harvard? Florio & Simms p...

More QBs and coaches are weighing in on the death of George Floyd and protests that have swept the nation, including Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes. Gardner Minshew II is #30 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. Why should the Jaguars be excited for him, and does his mustache make him overrated? QB Class of 2019: What's the ceiling & floor this season for Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones & Dwayne Haski...

Simms explains why Teddy Bridgewater came in at #29 in his Top 40 QB Countdown, and rants about quarterbacks wearing gloves. QB Class of 2019: What's the ceiling & floor this season for Drew Lock, Jarrett Stidham & Gardner Minshew? PFT Live Draft: In honor of Teddy B, Florio & Simms draft the Players Due for a Rejuvenation Mike & Chris react to some surprises in Peter King's Offseason Power Rankin...

The aftermath of George Floyd's death has touched every part of the nation, including the NFL community. Mike and Chris discuss the statements and responses they've seen from Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores, Raiders Owner Mark Davis, and players across the league. And what do they make of a former NFL spokesman calling for the Vikings to sign Colin Kaepernick? Fill in the Blank: DeSean Jackson wa...

George Kittle reportedly wants to be paid more than just the highest tight end salary in the NFL. Is he asking too much? Case Keenum and Nick Foles come in at #32 & #31 on the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. Why did Foles fall so far from his 2019 ranking? And we see how he fits in the Matt Nagy offense in a Deja View back to his Chiefs days. Bears GM Ryan Pace tells Florio why he thinks the 4th-and-15...

Though the NFL tabled the 4th-and-15 alternative to the onside kick yesterday, Florio and Big Cat agree that the change is coming eventually. But they disagree on how best to implement it. A form of “Sky Judge” was passed by the NFL yesterday. So why doesn’t Florio like it? After Bill Belichick was burned by his own loophole last year, the NFL finally closed it. PFT Props: DeAndre Hopkins receivin...

After Matt Nagy weighs in on Nick Foles & Mitchell Trubisky, Florio takes Big Cat through a painful Deja View history of Bears QBs. Matt LaFleur claims that Jordan Love was just the best player available for the Packers. Which makes sense only if you ignore a key piece of information. Big Cat talks about the strategy of Coach Gus “Doug” Duggerton ahead of his big game vs Alabama. PFT Live Draft: I...

Initial reports say that NFL owners will not even vote on the Sky Judge proposal. What is holding it back? And though it sounds like the NFL took Florio's advice and made the 4th-and-15 onside kick alternative an untimed down, Simms has some objections. Jarrett Stidham slides in at #35 on the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, and the guys Deja View an up-and-down preseason game for him. Yet again, Tyrod...

Baker Mayfield spoke with the media for the first time this offseason. What is the different approach he's taking this year, and why does Florio think it's a mistake? Jameis Winston is QB #33 in the Simms Top 40 Countdown. Is it more likely that he gets a big contract next year or re-signs with the Saints as a backup? Paul Burmeister quizzes Chris on some rookie QB trivia in QB Jeopardy. PFT Live...

As the NHL announces a detailed plan on returning to play, there are some conflicting messages from the NFL & NFLPA about the likelihood of a football season. Rookie Justin Herbert comes in at #37 on the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. Why does he have the potential to be a Top 10 NFL QB? And is it a red flag that Joey Harrington is his idol? Fill In The Blank: The Texans offense needs _______. The cei...

Florio's gets to gush some more about Taysom Hill as he comes in at #36 on the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. The guys watch back one of Hill's preseason games to show how he operates as a full-time QB in Sean Payton's offense. Jalen Ramsey says he won't hold out, but Sean McVay's latest comments may make it tougher for the Rams to re-sign the star CB. Inspired by Taysom Hill, the guys draft the Best...